Backpack Europe

Packing Your Backpack for Europe

Nothing beats backpacking in Europe if you get the opportunity. So, you probably want to know what to pack for Europe. Millions of people head off to Europe on a backpacking trip each year. Having done it five times, I can tell you that it will be one of the best times of your life. [...]

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How To Save $1000 On Your Next European Vacation

Okay, I admit, the title is a bit of a hook but seriously there’s one simple thing that can save you hundreds, if not thousands on your next trip.  Avoid restaurants. It’s very tempting to take the easy route and sit down at the bistro table near the museum but at the prices they charge [...]

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Top 10 Things To Bring When Staying In A Hostel

10. Toiletries.  Let’s face it.  After a day out touring or a night out partying, you smell like something fierce. Clean yourself up, but don’t expect the hostel to give you anything besides hot water to help with that, so be sure to bring soap and shampoo.  Or if you’re like me, the all-in-one bodywash [...]

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Backpack Europe …Or Anywhere…

So What Is This Backpacking Thing?… It’s a way of travelling. It’s a way of life.  It’s a way of experiencing new places, people, and cultures.  At its core, it’s a physical piece of equipment used to store your entire life’s possessions while travelling. But the term is now used to describe a certain way [...]

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